With cooler weather upon us and the last championships of the year on the horizon, we are excited to see the continued successes of our Zone 10 members in the ring.
Congratulations to Skylar Wireman of Bonsall, California, who rode to fourth place at the prestigious Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final at Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Two beautiful rounds and a sophisticated work-off brought Skylar and her mount Eretto to top honors among the country’s best junior equitation riders.
The 2021 Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships are just one month away. Qualifying lists for Championships, taking place Nov. 15-21 in Las Vegas, are now available online, and acceptance letters will be mailed out beginning October 10. We can’t wait to see you there.
Zone 10 Horse of the Year Championships are right around the corner, with Hunters (North) at Paso Park Oak Tree Classic (Nov. 10-14), and all Horse of the Year divisions (South) at Camelot Autumn Classic (Nov. 10-14).
As part of our ongoing series on members who are giving back to our community, this month we’ll introduce you to Katie Taylor, the new Co-Chair of the Zone 10 Committee.
Zone 10 Committee
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2021 Rule Change Proposals Available for Member Comment |
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The USHJA invites members to comment on Rule Change Proposals being considered this year for the 2023 competition year. Members may provide input on the proposals until November 15. Member comments are an important part of the rule change proposal process, and we look forward to your feedback.
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Registration Open for 2021 USHJA Annual Meeting, Presented by Equicore |
Registration is now open for the 2021 U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Annual Meeting, presented by Equicore, which will be held virtually December 4-10.
Open to all equine enthusiasts, the seven-day virtual meeting will give participants front-row access to Hunter and Jumper sport governance, an update on the state of the association from USHJA President Mary Knowlton, and the prestigious Evening of Equestrians Awards celebration.
The Zone 10 Committee Meeting will be at 6 p.m. Eastern Time (3 p.m. Pacific Time) on Saturday, December 4. View the schedule. |
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USHJA Hunter Team Challenge - West is Coming Up |
November 9-14
National Sunshine Series II
Desert International Horse Park
Thermal, California
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Congratulations to Zone Members Who Competed in WCHR Finals! |
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Congratulations to our zone members who competed in WCHR Finals at the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Scott Stewart of Wellington, Florida, scored a record seventh win against the five other best hunter riders in the country. Stewart rode Catch Me, owned by Gochman Sport Horses LLC, for his first score in Wednesday’s WCHR Professional Challenge, then returned in the opening Playoff Round on Friday evening. Riding four other unfamiliar horses to scores above 90, Stewart captured the victory by more than five points.
Held throughout the week are nine WCHR Challenge classes in the following sections: Professional, Developing Professional, Amateur-Owner 3'6", Amateur-Owner 3'3", Adult Amateur, Junior 3'6", Junior 3'3", Children’s and Pony. These classes are open to the top-ranked riders nationally and regionally, as well as from the corresponding section at the Capital Challenge Horse Show. Congratulations to the following winners:
- $25,000 WCHR Professional Challenge and Little Brook Perpetual Trophy donated by Gary Duffy - John French and Babylon
- $5,000 WCHR Developing Professional Challenge and Bittersweet Perpetual Trophy donated by Rachel Kennedy - Heather Williams and DiCaprio 3
- $5,000 WCHR Amateur Owner 3’6” Challenge and Amateur Owner Challenge Perpetual Trophy donated by the Texas Hunter Jumper Association - Ellen Toon and Gabriel
- $2,500 WCHR Amateur Owner 3’3” Challenge - Catherine Cowie and Traveller
- $2,500 WCHR Adult Amateur Challenge and Pat Thompson Memorial Perpetual Trophy donated by Page Tredennick in memory of her mother - Lindsey Tomeu and Nightfall
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Zone 10 Members Giving Back to the Community: Katie Taylor |
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Newly appointed Zone 10 Committee Co-Chair Katie Taylor took her first lesson at age six at Far West Farms in Calabasas, California, and never looked back. She rode throughout her junior career with the Karazissis family, and after a few years working as a school teacher and riding as an amateur, decided to turn professional.
Taylor currently works with Sean Leckie at Blue Ridge Farms in San Juan Capistrano, focusing primarily on the hunters and equitation, and stays busy with private clients of her own, catch-riding at shows, and lending a hand to other trainers. Her favorite thing about Zone 10 is the strength of the community: “We’re very close-knit. When we go East or do things as a zone, whether we’re on the same team or competing against each other, we’re always rooting for one another.”
Active in Zone 10 committees since she first went professional nearly a decade ago, Taylor is looking forward to bringing her experience in and out of the equestrian industry to the Co-Chair position. “I was a teacher, so I enjoy organization and being in charge of things,” Taylor says. “I’m excited to work with different people and see what ideas people have. I’m looking forward to hearing everyone’s ideas and seeing what we can do to make Zone 10 even better.”
Photo credit: Tricia Booker
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2021 USHJA Zone Horse of the Year Championships and Other Special Classes are Underway |
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The 2021 USHJA Zone Horse of the Year and Equitation Championships are underway.
Horse of the Year Jumper and Equitation Championship North
Oct. 20-24, Murieta Autumn Classic I, Rancho Murieta, Calif.
Coming up:
Horse of the Year Championship South
Nov. 10-14
Camelot Autumn Classic, Burbank, Calif.
Zone 10 Horse of the Year Championship - North Hunters
November 10-14
Paso Park Oak Tree Classic
Paso Robles, Calif.
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Fall Back into Horsemanship Book Sale on USHJA Trainer Certification Program Manuals |
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Get your hands on a USHJA Trainer Certification Manual for a special discount! A comprehensive resource and must-have for riders and trainers, the manual includes a history of the American Hunter/Jumper Forward Riding System, stable management, equine conformation, all things riding theory and so much more. |
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The Trainer Certification Manuals are now $15 each. Or buy five or more for $10 each. |
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Good Luck to Members Competing in the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships! |
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Catch all the action from the Championships on USEF Network! Stay tuned for coverage from the Championships. |
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Licensed Officials: Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Clinics |
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USHJA collaborates with USEF to provide these clinics to help individuals seeking to become USEF Licensed Officials complete the education requirement. Registration opens December 1.
USEF handles licensing of all equestrian officials; you may find more information about the licensing requirements and process here. |
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Upcoming Events and Deadlines |
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USHJA Sponsors & Partners |
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Photos: Anne Gittins Photography, Shawn McMillen Photography, Phelps Media Group, McCool Photography, Andrew Ryback Photography, US Equestrian, Tricia Booker, Louise Taylor, Terisé Cole, Jump Media and Rachel Sowinski. |
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